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Hummus (Greek)

Hummus (Greek)

Hummus is a nutritious dip originating from the Middle East. It is called revythosaláta (ρεβυθοσαλάτα) in Greek. Ingredients 3 cups raw dried chickpeas (or skip the soaking and cooking steps, and use 7 cups of drained tinned/canned chickpeas) 9 cups…

Tomato Pizza

Tomato Pizza

Tomato pie is a type of pizza, a food that is popular in Italy and the north east USA. Sometimes mistakenly considered an American dish, it is commonly found in bakeries throughout Italy and other countries, where it is simply…

Sinigang (Philippine Sour Soup)

Sinigang (Philippine Sour Soup)

Sinigang, the famous sour soup of the Philippines, is a fruity sour-based soup boiled with either pork, beef, chicken, fish or seafood. A variety of vegetables can be included, but onions and tomatoes are required. Root vegetables are too starchy…

Khao Pad Gai (Thai Chicken Fried Rice)

Khao Pad Gai (Thai Chicken Fried Rice)

Khao pad gai is Thai-style fried rice with chicken, as street vendors in the central region of Thailand make it. Note that this is a very imprecise recipe, and so “cups” means “handfuls”. Any measuring tool that holds about the…

Fried Corn

Fried Corn

A pleasantly-surprising recipe encountered in China. Also, a good first attempt for beginning deep-fryers. Makes a good substitute to chips or fries. Ingredients Canned or frozen corn Egg wash (optional) Flour Salt Pepper MSG (optional) Spices (as desired) Oil Procedure…

Chicken and Pasta Alfredo

Chicken and Pasta Alfredo

Ingredients 1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken, reheated 2 cups uncooked farfalle pasta 1 ½ oz fresh shredded Parmiggiano-Reggiano cheese ¼ cup unsalted butter, divided ¼ cup heavy cream 4 oz (115 g) grated mozzarella cheese ½ tsp minced garlic…

Zucchini Pie

Zucchini Pie

Zucchini pie is a savory Italian supper pie. Fresh zucchini squash, mozzarella cheese, and herbs give this pie its distinctive taste. Ingredients Pie crust 1⅓ cup flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening 3 tablespoons water Pie filling 4 cups…

Spaghetti Pie

Spaghetti Pie

This Spaghetti Pie recipe is adapted from the YouTube channel Tasty. Ingredients Pasta base 115 g (4 oz) spaghetti 2 tablespoons butter, plus extra for greasing 2 garlic cloves 1 egg 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs 1 cup (125 g / 4.5…

Roasted Vegetable Pasta

Roasted Vegetable Pasta

Roasted vegetable pasta is a tried and true favorite. You can add whatever vegetables you prefer. Ingredients 3 large leeks, white parts only, split in half lengthwise and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 medium red onion, cut into eighths 1–2…

Roast Pork Loin with Cranberry Stuffing

Roast Pork Loin with Cranberry Stuffing

This recipe for roast pork loin is easy to follow. Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast 1 cup salt ¾ cup honey 2 cups hot apple cider vinegar 1 pound ice 2 cups cornbread, crumbled finely ½ cup ricotta cheese…

Poutine

Poutine

Poutine is common dish throughout the Quebec, Ontario, and Atlantic regions of Canada, made of French fries, cheese curds, and gravy. This recipe uses pre-canned gravy and fries the potatoes from scratch. Ingredients 1 L vegetable oil for deep frying…

Giant Spaghetti-Stuffed Meatball

Giant Spaghetti-Stuffed Meatball

This giant spaghetti-stuffed meatball recipe is adapted from the YouTube channel Tasty. Ingredients Meatball 450 g (1 lb) hot Italian sausage meat 450 g (1 lb) ground beef 1 cup (80 g / 3 oz) breadcrumbs ⅓ cup (30 g…